Last week the Kenedy Chamber attended the Kenedy High School Scholarship Awards Banquet. The Kenedy Chamber of Commerce Tourism & Visitor Center Scholarship was handed out to the following recipients: James Lopez, Yvette Almanza, Sheldon Hons, Cameron Ruiz and Austin Lawrence. We gladly awarded each of these individuals with $1000 to go towards their college education. The senior contestants that have placed in the Miss Bluebonnet Days Pageant were also awarded their scholarship: $500 to the 2012 Queen Brandy Ornelas, $500 to the 2012 1st Runner Up Yvette Almanza and $1000 to the 2013 Queen Lauren Hernandez.

The Kenedy Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Eagle Ford Quick Lube Thursday, June 6 at 4 p.m., located at 598 N. Sunset Strip in Kenedy. All community members are invited to attend the ceremony.

We are preparing for the annual Chamber Banquet to be held Friday, June 21 at the Panna Maria Diner, Panna Maria. The event will begin with a social hour from 6-6:30 p.m. followed by a catered barbecue dinner at 6:30 p.m. The annual awards banquet will begin at 7 p.m. Music performed by Exit 505 Band will immediately follow the awards presentation. You can purchase tickets for $15 at the chamber office and from any Chamber Director. Our theme this year is “Celebrating Kenedy!” It will be great fun for all, so come and join us for this celebration. If you have questions regarding this event please call 830-583-3223.